Anthony Slater

Commercially driven Operations Executive with 20+ years’ experience leading global purchasing and supply chain functions across venture-backed technology businesses and multinational organisations. I specialise in building scalable operational infrastructures that enable growth, improve working capital, and strengthen vendor performance across complex, regulated environments. My career spans high-growth technology scale-ups and global manufacturers, with deep expertise in Far Eastern sourcing, low-cost country strategy, NPI, outsourcing, and end-to-end supply chain optimisation. Throughout my career I have delivered measurable commercial impact, including: Over $30m in cost reduction savings across global procurement programmes Consistent 3%+ annual savings on £20m portfolios within FTSE-owned businesses 20% raw material cost reduction through strategic re-sourcing initiatives 15% total product cost reduction via contract manufacturing optimisation Successful exit and multi-vendor migration strategy delivering 5% CNI uplift Led in-country rework programme across Africa upgrading 12,000+ units Currently Senior VP Operations at SteamaCo, a venture-backed smart energy technology company operating across Africa and Southeast Asia. I lead Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance, Customer Support and Project Management, ensuring operational capability aligns with strategic growth plans and investor expectations. Recognised for: Strategic thinking with commercial rigour Building and developing high-performing, multi-national teams Executive-level stakeholder engagement and board presentation Complex negotiation in volatile global markets Delivering operational resilience in emerging markets I thrive in environments where operational excellence is critical to business success.